Wide-leg trousers aren’t just for the office. They can also be a great, hard-working addition to your spring wardrobe. The key is knowing which wide-legs to choose, and the shoe pairing that will elevate them time after time.

Wide-leg trousers and ballet flats are a winning combination, mainly because both have come such a long way from their stiff, prim origins. The variety of wide-leg styles on offer covers everything from the casual and cropped to the oversized and tailored, giving you options for day, work, and evening. The journey of the ballet flat isn’t too different. The once round-toed and bow-adorned flat now has many iterations, with a variety of textures and silhouettes entering the conversation. Together, they strike a harmonious balance: the trousers create volume and fluidity, while the shoes ground and streamline.